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Racing
HEART OF RACING: Paddy Cody, Jockey, Co Kilkenny
John O'Riordan
It has been a fruitful summer for the young rider, recording two winners, a second and a third in the last month alone
7 August 2026 Features
HEART OF RACING: Paddy Hanlon, Jockey, Co Carlow
The 18-year-old jump jockey has already achieved a huge amount but remains very attached to home
21 June 2026 Features
HEART OF RACING: Aoife Dempsey, Galway - Head Girl for Ted and Katie Walsh
"Those of us that work behind the scenes in racing do it for the love of horses, nothing else"
HEART OF RACING: Cian Horgan, apprentice jockey
“I just couldn't make it pay in Ireland anymore,” Cian Horgan speaks to John O'Riordan
20 February 2026 Features
HEART OF RACING: Stephen Hanlon, Racehorse Trainer
Kildare native Stephen Hanlon is now training full-time in Leyburn, North Yorkshire
13 February 2026 Features
HEART OF RACING: Ruby Hussey, Digital Marketing Executive
"It is so important to me to make the experience accessible to non-racing fans"
23 January 2026 Features
HEART OF RACING: Shane Markey – “It was as much of a relief as anything else”
John O’Riordan speaks to conditional jockey Shane Markey following his first win in the saddle
7 November 2025 Features
HEART OF RACING: Jessica O'Gorman - Jockey
The Co Clare rider has shown perseverance and is enjoying her best season to-date
3 October 2025 Columns